Every Student Succeeds Act Includes Historic Gains for Environmental Education

Contact: Sarah Bodor, NAAEE Director of Policy and Affiliate Relations, Sarah@naaee.org or 410-991-3340

The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) applauds the Senate passage of the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, which replaces No Child Left Behind. The much-anticipated bill includes language that, for the first time, supports opportunities to provide students with environmental education and hands-on, field-based learning experiences. A companion bill overwhelmingly passed the House last week.